CVE-2025-54589
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-31
Last updated on: 2025-09-22
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9001 | copyparty | to 1.18.7 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
| CWE-80 | The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in Copyparty versions 1.18.6 and below. When users access the recent uploads page and use the filter input, the filter parameter is directly inserted into a script block in the page without proper escaping. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that run in the context of the user's browser, affecting both authenticated and unauthenticated users. The issue is fixed in version 1.18.7.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or performing actions on behalf of the user. Since it affects both authenticated and unauthenticated users, it can be exploited to compromise user data and the integrity of the application.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Upgrade Copyparty to version 1.18.7 or later, as this version contains the fix for the reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the recent uploads page. Until the upgrade is applied, restrict access to the recent uploads page or disable the filter input field to prevent exploitation.